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2011 Map of Deer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Deer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Deer and its neighboring highland settlements characterize this portion of Newton County, where the Ozark landscape is defined by deep hollows and prominent ridges. The presence of the Deer Post Office and the Deer Fire Tower near Henderson Mountain underscores the community's role as a local hub for the surrounding timberlands and family farms. To the north, the Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area highlights a unique geological landmark, while names like Lambdin Hollow and Slusher Hollow reflect the legacy of local families.

Transport through this terrain is dictated by the drainage of Hurricane Creek and Little Buffalo Creek, with narrow routes like Davis Ridge Rd and Taylor Ridge Rd 427 following the natural contours of the land. Small community centers like Cowell and Pleasant Hill are visible, alongside generational landmarks such as the Deer Cemetery and several named peaks including Davis Knob and Hurricane Knob.